The scientists tell us that the future of the planet is endangered by climate change. Meanwhile, because of Trump's government shutdown, about 95% of E.P.A. employees have been furloughed because they are "non-essential." How insane is that? pic.twitter.com/1XiUvqbzUf

Also, the first comment at that link explains the position is only considered permanently vacant if the vacancy occurs while the government is operating . . . so vacancy during a shutdown doesn’t count.